SANTA CLARA — General manager John Lynch obviously is keeping the 49ers’ options open for the No. 2 overall pick, which, basically, are to draft a defensive lineman or trade out for a sweet deal if quarterback Kyler Murray doesn’t go No. 1 to Arizona.

Here are the top takeaways from Lynch’s pre-draft media session Monday inside the John McVay Draft Room upstairs at 49ers headquarters:

1. Hyping Murray. The 49ers will adjust one way or another on whether the Cardinals follow through at just after 5 p.m. Thursday to draft Murray.

“The one thing I know is we are not going to have to wait long. It’s 15 minutes and then we’ll know, whether it’s them or someone else picking him,” Lynch said. “Do I want to know? Sure, just like you do and everybody does. That’s why there’s been so many different stories.”

Well, may as well throw more fuel on the fire and stoke up Murray’s stock in case he is around at No. 2 and some team offers a too-good-to-be true exchange rate. The 49ers are fielding calls, and Lynch said Monday morning’s chatter yielded “nothing of substance.”

Two years ago, the 49ers traded down only one spot and, in return, the Chicago Bears sent them a pair of third-round picks and a fourth rounder. Lynch on this year’s asking price: “If something came to us that was too good to be true – players that we’d be comfortable taking in the middle of the round, at 10 or wherever– we’ve done our due diligence there.”

Lynch spoke on no other quarterback than the Heisman Trophy-winning Murray’s buzz.

“There seems to be a ton of interest, and I understand,” Lynch said. “A couple times in here we threw (Murray’s film) up in here. It’s electric stuff. It really is. I’ve had some nightmares about us chasing him. He’s pretty special.”

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch smiles while speaking to the media ahead of the NFL Draft at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, April 22, 2019. (Randy Vazquez/Bay Area News Group)

2. Bosa or Williams or other. Why would the 49ers want to spend their top draft pick on a defensive lineman for the fourth time in five years? For the “opportunity to be dominant at something,” said Lynch, noting that Dee Ford’s addition last month doesn’t preclude them from adding “more pieces.”

Lynch doesn’t sound alarmed by Ohio State product Nick Bosa taking down controversial tweets about Colin Kaepernick or Donald Trump. Instead, the 49ers background check gives more weight to Bosa’s teammates and coaches, plus their four pre-draft encounters with Bosa.

Lynch concluded that Bosa is “a great teammate,” adding: “Nick is a heck of a player. He’s one we really enjoyed studying throughout this process. Same goes for Quinnen Williams, Josh Allen, Montez Sweat and I could go on and on.”

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch speaks to the media ahead of the NFL Draft at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, April 22, 2019. (Randy Vazquez/Bay Area News Group)

Williams, in his first season as a full-time starter at Alabama, is coming off what Lynch called as good of a college season he’s ever seen, and what made it more remarkable was his voluntary switch to more of a nose tackle spot.

“He’s a spectacular player,” said Lynch, noting Williams is so “special” he can play anywhere on a line that includes former first-round picks DeForest Buckner, Arik Armstead and Solomon Thomas.

Gould’s 2018 status may seem like the most cloudy because he hasn’t signed his $5 million tender and is working out on his own in Chicago while spending time with his family.

“He works extremely hard at his craft. By virtue of that position, he can do so wherever he is, whether it’s in Santa Clara or Chicago,” Lynch said. “Robbie’s going to be a part of us this coming year. I know that. We would like it to be longer than that. We’ve made an attempt to make it happen and haven’t come to an agreement as of yet.”

SAN JOSE, CA – APRIL 12: San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch prepares to open the door for the San Jose Sharks before Game 2 against the Vegas Golden Knights for an NHL first round playoff series at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, April 12, 2019. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

Staley, a 13th-year veteran, is entering the final year of his current deal. Lynch said he, coach Kyle Shanahan and all in the organization don’t want Staley to ever play anywhere else. Said Lynch: “He’s a special player, a special personality.” The 49ers drafted his potential replacement with last year’s top pick, Mike McGlinchey, who was a 16-game starter at right tackle. Still, they could use another offensive tackle, but it doesn’t sound like a pressing need.

Buckner, as he enters his fourth season, is now eligible for a contract extension, but neither he nor Lynch are indicating any sense of urgency. “We’ve got a long time to work on that,” Lynch said. “He’s very important to us and a big part of what we’re doing. I just love everything about him and the way he goes about his business.”

NOTES

— The 49ers will leave a chair vacant in the draft room for Reggie Cobb, who was a popular scout for them the past 10 years before he died Saturday of an apparent heart attack.

— Lynch did not confirm a report the 49ers brought in 14 players for pre-draft visits, although he did note “a lot” did come. “It says there is a lot of depth, a lot of guys we like and there are different reasons we bring guys in,” Lynch said. “It may be a spot we try to improve our team.” Speaking of receivers, Lynch said he has not talked to Marquise Goodwin about his vow on social media to compete in the long jump in the 2020 Olympics.

— The 49ers deemed 184 players as worthy for their draft board, which was less than past years. “It’s going to be harder to make this team,” Lycnh said. “It’s going to be tougher for draft picks to make our team. We wanted that reflected in how we graded players.”